Globus LaserVet 8.0 - veterinary laser 808 nm

Laser Therapy Device for Animals – Professional Animal Physiotherapy with the LaserVet 8.0

A modern laser therapy device for animals is revolutionizing veterinary care and gentle tissue regeneration in animal physiotherapy. The Globus LaserVet 8.0 veterinary laser is a highly advanced, portable therapy system designed specifically for veterinarians, animal naturopaths and dedicated pet owners. Patients benefit from a completely painless, non-invasive and drug-free treatment method. The standard wavelength of 808 nm acts directly at the cellular level, promotes local blood flow and accelerates ATP synthesis, resulting in rapid pain relief and sustained reduction of inflammation. For more advanced therapeutic approaches, the system can optionally be upgraded with 980 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths, ensuring maximum flexibility in everyday practice.

Who is it for? Who can benefit from a laser therapy device for animals?

This professional laser therapy device for animals was developed to meet the high demands of veterinary practices, animal clinics and mobile animal physiotherapy practices. Veterinarians use highly effective biostimulation primarily for postoperative care, helping surgical wounds close faster and minimizing postoperative edema. Animal physiotherapists and animal naturopaths value its gentle application for chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as animal patients tolerate it extremely well. Breeders and owners of sport horses and sporting dogs also benefit greatly from this portable laser therapy device for animals, which can be used right in the stable or at the training ground to aid recovery after intense exertion.

Outstanding quality and technological excellence in veterinary medicine

The quality of therapeutic care is a top priority in the development of the LaserVet 8.0. A high-quality laser therapy device for animals must be durable, precisely calibrated and intuitive to operate. Globus sets the standard with long-lasting laser diodes and robust construction that can withstand the demanding everyday handling of large and small animals alike. The predefined, scientifically based protocols prevent user errors and ensure that the energy reaches the exact tissue depths where it is needed. Therapists are therefore investing in a future-proof laser therapy device for animals that delivers reproducible healing outcomes and sustainably improves patient satisfaction.

Wavelengths and therapeutic applications

Treatment effectiveness is largely determined by the wavelength selected. The standard version of the laser therapy device for animals operates at 808 nm, making it ideal for pain relief and the regeneration of superficial tissue injuries, such as skin wounds or superficial inflammation.

With the 980 nm upgrade, laser radiation penetrates deeper into the tissue. This wavelength is optimally absorbed in water-rich tissue layers and is ideal for treating deeper pain and inflammatory processes, such as acute muscle spasms or deeper muscle injuries.

Maximum penetration depth is achieved with the 1064 nm wavelength. A versatile laser therapy device for animals uses this wavelength to penetrate thick layers of skin and fat with almost no scattering losses. This is especially beneficial when treating severe chronic joint conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis or deep-seated tenosynovitis in large animals such as horses.

Flexible use: continuous and pulsed modes

High-power pulsed laser therapy with the LaserVet 8.0 has proven particularly effective for tissue regeneration, including post-traumatic and anti-inflammatory treatments. It also offers a fast, painless solution for acute and chronic pain. With specialized programs tailored to each species, the device can be individually configured to meet the exact needs of every animal. The laser therapy device for animals allows users to switch quickly between continuous energy delivery for a consistent heat input and pulsed mode for thermally gentle yet deeply effective impulses.

Laser therapy can produce three main effects in animal physiotherapy:

• Anti-inflammatory effects through local reduction of inflammatory markers
• Analgesic and anti-edema effects for rapid pain relief
• Biostimulatory effects that accelerate cellular regeneration

Laser therapy is an effective treatment for tissue inflammation, muscle spasms, edema and pain in animals. Animal physiotherapists, animal naturopaths and veterinarians can use this advanced laser therapy device for animals to specifically eliminate pro-inflammatory markers in injured tissue.

Focus on pain relief and reducing inflammation

The Globus LaserVet 8.0 veterinary laser is an effective tool for relieving pain and reducing inflammation in animals. The laser emits a precisely defined wavelength that penetrates deep into the tissue and significantly promotes local blood flow, enabling pain and inflammation to be reduced quickly. Veterinarians can use this mobile laser therapy device for animals to treat a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, acute injuries, severe contusions and pain associated with surgical procedures. Laser therapy can drastically reduce edema, necrosis and bleeding in small animals such as dogs, cats, birds and reptiles, as well as in horses.

The laser therapy device for animals can also significantly accelerate wound healing and promote recovery from injuries, which is why animal physiotherapists also use the system during dressing changes. By increasing microcirculation in the affected area, essential nutrients and oxygen can reach the cells more quickly, accelerating cellular healing. The laser also stimulates the body's own collagen production, contributing to improved skin and tissue regeneration. Combined with its pain-relieving effect, the laser therapy device for animals is therefore frequently used to treat sensitive animals with extensive skin injuries without causing stress.

Laser therapy is also increasingly used in horses, particularly for chronic conditions affecting the complex musculoskeletal system. The LaserVet 8.0 features a wide range of programs specifically developed for the demanding treatment of horses.

Potential therapeutic effects of professional laser therapy

A high-quality laser therapy device for animals produces a variety of therapeutic effects in the animal's body by precisely concentrating the laser light:

1. Biostimulation and cell regeneration

The biostimulatory properties of laser therapy can accelerate the healing of chronic wounds and deep ulcers in small animals and horses. By specifically stimulating the mitochondria and consistently increasing ATP production, an optimal energy supply to the cells is achieved, resulting in significantly faster regeneration.

2. Analgesic effect and pain control

High-energy laser light has a direct pain-relieving effect by effectively raising the excitability threshold of nociceptors while also producing profound anti-inflammatory effects in the target tissue.

3. Activation of microcirculation

Laser therapy with the LaserVet 8.0 has an intense vasoactive effect on microcirculation. This significantly improves the supply of essential nutrients to the tissue and promotes highly effective fluid drainage and the removal of harmful catabolites.

It is essential to systematically consider the various therapeutic effects of laser therapy when treating animals. This is the only way therapists can adjust the appropriate wavelength and precise dosage on the laser therapy device for animals to achieve the best possible, reproducible clinical results.

Treatment benefits of the LaserVet 8.0

• Easy and intuitive to use in everyday practice
• Particularly rapid anti-inflammatory effects in the target tissue
• Lasting support for the healing of skin wounds
• Completely non-toxic and free from pharmaceutical side effects
• Non-invasive and completely painless application
• Rapid, noticeable pain reduction after the very first session
• Significant reduction in the use of anti-inflammatory medication

Key indications for laser therapy in small animals

• Disc disorders and spinal conditions
• Tendinopathies and tendon irritation
• Acral lick granulomas and chronic skin changes
• Pressure sores and poorly healing bedsores
• Acute skin wounds and surgical scars
• Painful contusions and hematomas
• Chronic osteoarthritis and painful degenerative joint disease
• Painful muscle contractures and tension
• Sprains and capsular ligament injuries
• Post-traumatic edema and tissue swelling
• Active trigger points and myofascial pain
• Hygromas and pressure sores
• Acute and chronic bursitis

Indications for laser treatment in horses

• Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
• Acute and chronic muscle contractures
• Painful muscle sprains and strains
• Localized swelling and extensive hematomas
• Painful osteoperiostitis (inflammation of the periosteum)
• Acute and chronic tendinitis
• Acute laminitis treatment
• Poorly healing skin wounds and puncture wounds
• Chronic back pain and kissing spines symptoms
• Navicular disease (podotrochlosis/navicular syndrome)
• Myofascial trigger points in the neck and back
• Chronic tendinopathies
• Bursitis

Laser therapy program list – comprehensive overview

The highly advanced LaserVet 8.0 laser therapy device for animals features more than 130 customized programs for dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, birds and reptiles. Here is a representative selection of the integrated protocols:

Specific programs for dogs and cats:

• Chronic osteoarthritis of the musculoskeletal system
• Recurrent, acute flare-ups of osteoarthritis
• Muscle sprain and painful contracture
• Painful contusion and deep hematoma
• Painful disc disease and herniated discs
• Postoperative treatment to optimize tissue healing
• Acute, severe pain
• Post-traumatic and postoperative edema
• Fresh skin wounds and tears
• Chronic, poorly healing skin wounds
• Hygromas and fluid-filled bursae
• Active, painful trigger point
• Chronic spondylarthrosis of the spine
• Acute stomatitis and gum inflammation
• Subacute stomatitis in the throat
• Acute tendinopathy
• Chronic tendinopathy and tendon degeneration

Specific programs for horses:

• Chronic osteoarthritis of the major joints
• Degenerative osteoarthritis
• Painful muscle contractures
• Chronic muscle contractures of the hindquarters
• Contusions and pronounced edema in the limbs
• Acute and chronic back pain
• Fresh and infected skin wounds
• Chronic skin wounds and complications from pastern dermatitis
• Acute laminitis to relieve pressure on the hoof
• Navicular syndrome and navicular bone inflammation
• Acute osteoperiostitis of the shinbone
• Chronic osteoperiostitis
• Acute flexor tendonitis
• Chronic tendinitis and suspensory ligament irritation

The anti-inflammatory and anti-edema properties of a laser therapy device for animals can be identified by the local modulation of biochemical markers. Optimized distribution of inflammatory cells in the tissue significantly accelerates the healing process. In addition, the production of molecules with inflammatory activity can be reliably inhibited.

Guidelines for administering laser therapy

Certain guidelines must be followed to administer laser therapy safely and effectively. Here are the key recommendations for therapists:

1. You and everyone else in the room must always wear certified laser safety goggles to protect the retina from irreversible damage. Never use the laser therapy device for animals in areas with highly reflective surfaces, such as stainless-steel treatment tables.

2. If necessary, shave and thoroughly clean the treatment area to completely remove gel, creams, pus or necrotic tissue. If the patient cannot be shaved for cosmetic reasons or at the owner's request, carefully part and move the hair away from the treatment site to allow the laser probe to make direct contact with the bare skin. However, the hair must be completely shaved if the patient's coat is particularly thick, long or dirty.

3. Always hold the laser handpiece at an exact 90-degree angle to the skin and in direct contact with it, provided there are no open lesions. For open wounds, hold the handpiece approximately 1 cm from the treatment area. Note that a greater distance reduces the intensity delivered to the target tissue while increasing the treatment area.

4. If the treatment area contains osteosynthesis hardware (such as surgical screws, plates, external fixators or joint prostheses), treat only the surrounding area and do not direct the laser beam at the metal implants to avoid overheating.

5. The exact treatment time depends on the type of system used, the emission modes selected (continuous or pulsed) and the average power output.

6. The number of sessions depends on the severity and type of condition. For acute disorders, 10 treatments are usually sufficient, while chronic conditions may require up to 20 sessions. Open skin wounds can be treated daily, while chronic musculoskeletal conditions should be treated every 2–3 days.

Chronic conditions generally require significantly more sessions than acute conditions or fresh injuries. It is strongly recommended that laser therapy with a laser therapy device for animals not be administered to sedated patients, as continuously monitoring the animal's pain and defensive responses during treatment is essential. This allows the therapist to adjust the treatment parameters flexibly at any time to meet the animal's individual needs.

If the animal appears uncomfortable or shows defensive behavior during the session, it is advisable to reduce the intensity immediately or temporarily stop the laser treatment. If the dosage is too high and local sensitivity increases, it is recommended that both the frequency of laser applications and the intensity be noticeably reduced at the next treatment.

7. Laser therapy can be performed using either the practical scanning mode or the targeted spot mode. In spot mode, the handpiece can be moved in small circles throughout the treatment or held still over a specific anatomical point. Spot mode is particularly effective for uneven surfaces such as small joints. In scanning mode, the laser handpiece must be moved slowly, evenly and continuously in small circles or horizontally and vertically across the entire treatment area. Scanning mode is particularly suitable for large, smooth, flat areas such as major muscle groups or extensive skin wounds.